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Traditional uses of the herbal ingredients.

Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis - "Balm, given every morning, will renew youth, strengthen the brain and relieve languishing nature – London Dispensary, 1696." Its virtue of dispelling melancholy has been praised by herbal writers for centuries, and it is still used today in aromatherapy to counter depression." (Reference 2, Page 96)

Holy Basil - Ocimum sanctum - "Highly aromatic plant of the Aurvedic tradition, anti-fungal and antibacterial. "– Horizon Herbs catalogue.

Spearmint - Mentha spicata - "Spearmint is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy. A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used in the treatment of fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and various minor ailments"(Reference 3)

Peppermint - Mentha piperita - "Most valuable in the treatment of colds and flu. Where migraine headaches are associated with digestion, this herb may be used. As a nervine it eases anxiety and tension. (Reference 1, Page 113)

German Chamomile - Matricaria recutita - " Refreshing, relaxing, pain reliever for dull aches." (Reference 2, Page 236)

Red Clover – Trifolium pratense – "Alternative holistic, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, nervine, sedative, tonic. Cumulative anti-tumor effect." (Reference 1, Page 154

Parsley - Petroselinium crispum - "Rich in vitamin C. Promotes healthy skin and freshens breath and is a digestive tonic." (Reference 2, Page 108)

English Lavender – Lavendula augustifolia - "Tranquillity and purity are inherent in the unique fragrance of lavender. Healing and balancing powers." (Reference 2, Page 88)

Damask Rose - Rosa damascena - " Rose essence is among the safest healing substance known. Aid circulation, cleanse the blood and tone capillaries. Soothes tension." (Reference 2, Page 120)

Violets - Viola odorata - "Sweet Violet has a reputation as an anti-cancer herb: it definitely has a role in a holistic approach to the treatment of cancer." (Reference 1, Page 162)

References:

  1. The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman
  2. The Complete Book of Herbs by Lesley Bremness
  3. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America: S. Foster and J. A. Duke